This is a set of libraries for Windows allowing for access to packets in the network stack, bypassing the upper network layers. After downloading it onto your computer, the file should be unzipped, then starts to install.Before running the application, it is necessary to install WinPcap first. The SADP software packed in WinZIP archive is available in Hikvision website ( ). It can eliminate problems with duplicated IP addresses (often occurring after connecting a number of new devices), even in the same network class. In addition to searching Hikvision devices, this online device search tool can also be used for modification of network parameters of the Hikvision devices, including the change of passwords or recovery of default passwords (when the user lost/forgot a password). Hikvision SADP software supports Windows OS only, is available for Microsoft Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 2008 - 32/64-bit, Windows XP, Windows 2003 - 32-bit.
SADP stands for search active device protocol, it's Hikvision's free and simple utility for searching Hikvision products (including IP cameras and DVRs/NVRs) in the local network.